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F131 MGW

1989 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

141,857 mi
Last recorded141,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic87,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 MGW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2010 141,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

body work damaged and in poor condition

both front tyre treads inner edges worn to legal limit- 1.6mm

brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear

bumpers, front wings, bonnet, front grill, rear quarter panels and rear panel slight damage

front lower suspension arms/ shock absorber bushes starting to split/ wear

front number plate cracked

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

offside rear light lens small crack

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension trailing arms bushes starting to split/ wear

rear wheel arches, rear quarter panels, outer sill panels and doorsteps starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2009 130,584 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 130,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 126,522 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 126,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 122,892 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 122,892 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 119,587 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 119,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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F131 MGW is a 1989 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1989 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 87,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F131 MGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 37 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F131 MGW is a 1989 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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